People are my passion. In 2009 I began exploring photography as a creative outlet. What I learned is it brought me closer to people as individuals, and allowed me to portray them in situations, concepts, and stories that felt larger than life.

Specifically what I specialize in is Creative Portrait Artwork. Using my favorite tool, light, and pairing it with other fun stuff like intense colors, fashion inspired flare. smoke machines, glitter, vintage cameras, laser pointers, or random pieces of furniture. I create unique artistic portraits that make the subject feel larger than life.

I find my inspiration in long drives, abstract artwork, stories of tragedy, sleeping next to my wife, my best friend's children, the idea that "too much" is actually "just right", unbelievable tales, Eric Clapton, Jack White, intense colors, dramatic skies, and that place just between awake and asleep.

As a person I am very kind, confident, content, genuine, funny, INTENSE, and ready to talk. I am very happily married, devout about my faith, and obsessed with the camera's relationship with light. I love Eric Clapton, guitar solos, and almost anything that is over the top. And I respect honesty, passion, and love.

I am currently located in the Central Valley of California. I create Portrait Artwork on a commission basis. If you would like to set up a commission please contact me by email at adam@adamallenphotography.com and we will make an appointment for a consultation.

Thank you for visiting, I hope you are able to express your heart in someway today.

God Bless You,
-Adam Allen

Category Archives: Tutorials

.. I’m excited to share with you my “Bring the Light” workshop! Last summer’s was wonderful and I’ve had many requests to teach another one. So this time I’m opening it up to more students, and returning students will recieve a special offer. Shooting with one main artificial light is a huge part of […]

I’m excited to share with you my “Bring the Light” workshop! Shooting with one main artificial light is a huge part of my style. In this workshop I will teach you how to use the same lighting technique, and other photography philosophies I’ve learned, to enhance your own style. This class will apply to […]

Hi friends. I’d like to share another tutorial. I’ve been blessed to have a few people ask me how I go about making a vignette on my photos. I’m excited about this because it’s something I’ve come to realize is easily and often over done in photos. I’ve seen moderately big name professionals add vignetting […]